Big Sandy Reservoir Near Farson

June 6 2023

-999,999 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Big Sandy Reservoir Near Farson are currently -999,999 ft, about None% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 6,754.02ft.

Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2017-06-10 when levels reached 6,758.91 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2021-09-03 when levels receded to 6,725.18 ft.

Big Sandy Reservoir is a man-made lake located near Farson, Wyoming. It was created in 1963 as part of a Bureau of Reclamation project to provide irrigation water to the surrounding agricultural areas. The reservoir has a capacity of 73,000 acre-feet and is fed by the Big Sandy River and snowmelt from the Wind River Range. The primary surface flow providers are the Big Sandy River and Cottonwood Creek. The snowpack providers are the Wind River Range and the Wyoming Range. Agriculture is the primary user of the water from Big Sandy Reservoir, with over 28,000 acres irrigated annually. The reservoir also provides opportunities for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping.